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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.82, 4,845.15 and 1,150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.82, 4,845.15 and 1,150.47 is: 1,725.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.82 : 4,845.15 = 1,150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.82/4,845.15 = 1,150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.82x = 4,845.15 × 1,150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.82x = 5,574,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,199.72/3,230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.32

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